June 5, 2026 · OverlayCraft Atelier
YouTube Live overlay: Full Setup Guide
Everything you need to get your overlay live on YouTube - setup, quirks, and how the platform differs from Twitch.
Getting your overlay onto YouTube
YouTube Live uses the same 16:9 player as Twitch, so your 1920x1080 overlay works without changes. Set your overlay in OBS, point OBS at YouTube via stream key, and you're live.
Whatever platform you stream to, the overlay itself lives in OBS. Browse animated packs and pick a world that fits your channel - the file works the same everywhere.
What's different on YouTube
- YouTube's player is 16:9, identical to Twitch's canvas
- Alerts plug in the same way via your alert tool
- Chat overlaps different parts of the screen on mobile - preview before you commit
Do you need a YouTube-specific overlay?
No. Be suspicious of anyone selling a "YouTube-only" version of the same files. One 1920x1080 pack covers Twitch, YouTube and YouTube - buy once, stream anywhere.
FAQ
Yes, without modification. Overlays render in OBS before the video reaches YouTube, so the same files work.
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